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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1916

Page

8

New Dean Johnston Delivers Noted Sermons at Saint Philip's

Dr. Thomas Henry Johnston formerly of Mobile made his Atlanta debut as dean of Saint Philip's Cathedral. A fluent speaker with clear delivery he impressed listeners with simple sermons and strong messages. He urged parishioners to stand by him and to cast light, not darkness, while praising the church as a place for healing and for religious understanding.

Thomas Henry Johnston Mobile Atlanta Saint Philip's Cathedral Johnston Bia Christ

Repentance for Sin Urged In Sermon by Dr Porter

A Second Baptist church sermon urged immediate repentance, stressing another chance for every sinner. Dr Henry Alford Porter cited Isaiah and emphasized forsaking wicked ways to seek divine mercy and abundant pardon, warning that life offers limited future opportunities.

Porter Henry Alford Porter Second Baptist Church Andy Jesus Christ Ivar Sterling Milchael Angelo Tesfah Alexander Hell Lagerus Abraham

Committees Named by Railroad Y M A for 11

General Secretary W A Waghon of the railroad department announces the 11 committees for the Young Men's Christian Association. Advisory Committee includes Charles A. Wickersham president and GM A & W railroad H T Lamp president A B A railroad HW Miller vice president Southern railway and others. Committee of Management lists W B Richardson chair WD Pout WD, secretary George T Lewis and treasurer F M Hardin with multiple officers and agents from various railroads. Standing committees cover Hinence Pritchard chair and a wide roster, including Building, Reception and Entertainment, Religious Work, Visitation, Educational, Membership and many named members from A & WP, Southern railway, N C & St L, and other lines.

W. A Waghon Youngs Men's Christian Association Charles A. Wickersham A & W. P. Railroad H. T. Lamp N.C. & Bt. L. Railway WD. Pout Southern Reuway Vies Beight Railread Reco George T. Lewis Francsep Clerl HM F. M. Hardin Maineser W. BH. Dayeon G. Railway H. W. Cantrey A. L. Railway Howells A. Moutsgomery Souther Express le Ca Ouvers Philadelphia Reading Rain John K. Brooks N.C. & St. L. Railway F. J. Russel Sore Lete Welle WW. Waits Terminals Southern Railway E. MM. McGee Bowden Tall C. Waters Tom G. Trussell Hinence B. O. Pritchard W. 4 M. McGee I. W. Perkin H. A. Bennett CH. Ethridge J. T. Miller J. J. Lytle KC Beals M. L. Shropshire C. W Carl C. J. Adair WF. A. Wooddall J. W. Strictinsd E B. Gooch D. Duncan H. T. Coz T. M. Connally BH Smith Hh” Delany G. S. Pettus T. L. Dempsey L. W J.T. Barris W. TL. Alcutt

Washington Jubilee Program Announced at Armory Night

A Washington Jubilee program is set for February 24 at the Auditorium Armory from 7 80 to 8 30 pm. A military band of fifty musicians will perform patriotic numbers by American citizens. The Junior Order will present its colors and a salute to the flag. Hon William Schley Howard will be the principal speaker, escorted to the speakers stand by Leonidas F. Riskmerall. The program includes the national anthem America and a surprise quadlet.

Washington Auditorium Alti Zeng Ptanet William Schley Howard Congress Howard Leonidas F. Fuznmerall Executive Committee George Washington

Patriotic Address by Congressman Howard at Public Event

The program includes a patriotic address by Congressman Howard and the hymn Call 9 the Colors God Save Our Country. Public school officials and city officers will be seated in reserved boxes. About 3,000 of 5,000 seats have been spoken for. remaining tickets available at 13 Marietta Street. Admission is free with tower circle and pit seating by ticket to avoid confusion.

Howard Marietta Street Pit Tower Circle

Southern University Orchestra Praised At Organ Recital

The free organ recital at the Auditorium Armory drew a large audience with Charles A. Sheldon Jr as organist delivering generous applause worthy selections. The Southern University orchestra added pleasing offerings under director W. W. Leffingwell, earning high regard and strong audience approval.

Auditorium-Armory Charles A. Sheldon, Jr Kinder Schuman Traumerer Sheldon J. Lemmens Southern University Orchestra Schubert Beethoven Mescagni N. A. Serratt Southern University W. W. Leffing

Monument to Thos Meriwether to be unveiled in Augusta

Augusta Ga February 1 The state of South Carolina and the Thomas McKie Meriwether Monument Association will unveil a Winnsboro granite monument in North Augusta on Wednesday The 21 foot high 27000 pound statue features an inscription on each of its four faces Colonel D C Wenderson of Aiken the last surviving lawyer who took part in the Hamburg riots will give the address The South Carolina legislature may send a delegation

Augusta Cal South Carolina Thomas McKie Meriwether North Augusta D. C. Wenderson Aiken Hamburg Winnsboro

Shoes Sent to Belgians Reach 296000 Pairs

New York February 13 The Commission for Relief in Belgium announced that since the winter campaign began it had shipped 296000 pairs of shoes to Belgians in need. Of these 100000 pairs were for men 69000 for children 3000 for boys 46000 for girls and 40000 for men. To aid outlying districts it bought 25000 dollars worth of leather to repair and reinforce footwear.

New York Commission For Relief Belgum Belgham

Melba and Heart Songs Offer Glimpse of Her Art

The article discusses Melba's rise from Melbourne to international acclaim, noting how her early debut led to a distinct voice. It highlights her performances of Robin Adair and Mary of Argyle in the song collection Heart Songs, now offered by the paper with emphasis on accessibility and the value of music publishing.

Melbourne Australia Melba Maeglge Ife Mitcnell Marcheal Pari Ber Gurgestive Hearta Robin Adair Mary Argyle Indore

Mayor Woodward to Attend Rehearsal of Police Benefit Play

Mayor James G. Woodward will attend tonight’s 7:30 rehearsal of the benefit play Adias Jimmy Valentine in the Piedmont assembly hall. The show, staged by Atlanta’s amateur troupe, benefits the Police Relief Association and will premiere February 22 at the Atlanta Theater. Rehearsals are led by J W McElroy with May Robson and Billie Burk alumni assisting. leads include Mise Livingston Neal Lane and Lealis Rawlings with Red Jaclyn and Doyle actors named.

James G. Woodward Adias Jimmy Valentine Assembly Hall The Piedmont Atlanta Police Relief Association Woodward Johnson Chief Mayo 3. W. McElroy Billie Burk May Robson Mise Livena Neal Ae Lane Ward Morehouse the Journal Jimmy Valentine Lealis Rawlings the Constitution Red Jaclyn Valentine Welter Tonkin Doyle

Judge Reagan Addresses Emory Journalism Class

Emory University at Oxford Ga February 13 Judge Frank Reagan editor and publisher of The Covington News spoke to the Emory journalism class on editorials news circulation advertising and the paper’s mechanical make up He urged that the country offers splendid opportunity for service to humanity and the work

Emory University Oxford

Severe Windstorm Rips Through South Georgia

A powerful windstorm swept South Georgia with lightning and thunder. In Waycross trees and fencing toppled while damage was light there. Beach, 19 miles north, reported limited impact. A second storm hit Macon with a sharp temperature drop and a cold wave warning as high winds prevailed.

Waycross Bend Oelock Macon Georgi Weather Bureau

Fudge Grants Home Burns at Hazlehurst Ga

Hazlehurst Georgia February 13 fire destroyed the ten room residence of Judge James R Grant on Tallahassee street about 11 this morning. Firemen battled flames but the house was burned. No further details on causes or damages provided.

Hazlehurst James R. Grant Tallahassee Street

Fragmentary note on a fire loss and insurance

A garbled fragment describes a second story fire that gained headway and could not be controlled by Judge Grant Fray. It mentions furniture scorched and a person named W. B. Williams, with the loss to Hy 008 partly covered by insurance.

Grant W. B. Williams

Mentions of maternity aid and inspirational resources

The fragment hints at themes of distress during pregnancy and childbirth, referencing support and guidance for women. It suggests literature or books as sources of help and inspiration, emphasizing practical and motivational elements for expectant mothers.

Mearente Escles Paculiar Sciem

Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant Guarantee Sale

Advertises Schiffmanns Expectorant for bronchitis whooping cough croup and colds with a money back guarantee. Claims eight times as much medicine as old ready mixtures and asserts no narcotics. Promotes consumer choice over manufacturer testimonials and notes no risk under store guarantee.

Jacobs’ Drug Schiffmann Schiftmann Hedis Schiftmann St .Paatne

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